Dayotsu-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Dayotsu, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami and Kamado-no-Kami, two deities revered for their connection to agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of traditional Japanese design, with a wooden torii gate and a large stone foundation. The shrine's grounds also feature several shrines and altars dedicated to the kami associated with the town's natural environment.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami, Kamado-no-Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Kamado-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.017536, 136.2358346
Visitor tip
To make a wish at the shrine, tie a small piece of paper with your desired outcome written on it and hang it from the torii gate's eaves.
Cultural notes
Dayotsu-jinja Shrine is known for its autumnal festival, where visitors can participate in traditional dances and games, as well as its spring festival, which features a ritual to purify the shrine grounds. The shrine's proximity to Lake Biwa makes it an important site for the worship of Kamado-no-Kami.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1601 by the Tokugawa shogunate as part of their efforts to establish Shintoism throughout Japan.